Mason has primary leadership over Abacus Capital’s multifamily and development activities. In this capacity, Mason’s responsibilities include underwriting, sourcing, financing, ongoing asset oversight and execution of existing investments as well as new sourcing new opportunities.

Prior to joining Abacus Capital, Mason held leadership roles with several leading national multifamily development and investment firms.

Mason graduated from Wofford College and earned an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Mason is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and serves as a youth basketball coach.

James has a decade of domestic and international commercial real estate development and asset management experience for large scale, institutional quality assets. His experience spans the breadth of product types with specific concentrations in the office and multifamily sectors. At Riverside Investment & Development Company, James focuses on new deal procurement, development feasibility, acquisitions, joint ventures and project financing.

Prior to Riverside, James previously worked at Lincoln Property Company and GE Capital. He earned his BBA in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Peri is the Head of Real Estate Growth for North America for Industrious, and is responsible for negotiating partnership agreements across the US and Canada. Founded in 2012 and recognized as one of America’s 500 fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine, Industrious offers premium flexible workplaces at more than 200 locations in over 65 cities globally.

Lauren Ball was promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Westwood Financial in 2023, bringing

with her a career spanning over 18 years and $865 million in transactions. Since joining

Westwood Financial as the firm’s first Senior Vice President and Head of Leasing in 2021, Ball

has driven the leasing team to achieve the highest percentage of leased space in the

company’s history.

As COO, she now oversees a team of 35 top professionals across leasing, construction, legal,

marketing, and property management. Under her leadership, significant achievements have

been realized. Before joining Westwood Financial, Ball served as Vice President of Leasing for

SITE Centers, managing a retail portfolio totaling 18 million square feet throughout the

Southeast. Her commercial real estate career boasts over $1 billion in transactions across the

United States. Ball holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Colorado.

Based in SunCap's Charleston SC office, Derek oversees both build-to-suit and speculative industrial development efforts across the lower Southeast region. Prior to joining SunCap, Derek served Director of Industrial Development for WestRock Land & Development, where he was involved in the development of +12,000 acres of industrial land across ten campuses and completed transactions totaling $150 million. He has delivered projects for companies such as Magna International, Milliken, SHL Medical and Home Depot and has been involved with several economic development projects including Volvo Cars US, Thorne Research and Juliska.

Derek is a member of numerous professional associations, is a past board president at the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center, and is currently serving on the board of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. In 2016, he was named to Charleston Business Magazine's "50 Most Influential" list and was a member of the 2015 "Forty under Forty" class, awarded by Charleston Regional Business Journal. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Clemson University and a Master's of Real Estate Development from Georgetown University.

Len Franco is a leader in the

mortgage information services and

real estate industry and his success

has been well-documented. Over

the course of his career, he has

engineered the impressive growth

of multiple mortgage-related

industries.

Len has more than 30 years of

experience leading national

title insurance and real estate

information businesses for some

of the largest organizations in the

industry. He currently serves as Vice

President, National Commercial

Services Manager of the Charlotte,

NC Commercial Services Division

overseeing the Carolinas. With

extensive experience in commercial

title insurance and real estate, Len

has a proven track record of leading

industry giants.

Few professionals in our industry

share Len’s track record of growing

sales or his extensive relationships,

which makes him an ideal choice

to lead real estate-related national

sales and operational teams. In

addition, Len’s breadth of product

knowledge and leadership

abilities gives an industry leader

a significant advantage in the

marketplace.

Bob Moore is a seasoned leader in the multifamily housing industry, bringing over two decades of experience and a track record of operational excellence across more than 20,000 multifamily units across the east coast and Southeast to his role as Founder and CEO of Vest Residential. From leasing consultant to executive, Bob’s career is marked by steady, hands-on progression through every level of property management — giving him a uniquely comprehensive perspective that drives results.

In 2017, Bob built and launched the property management platform at FCA Management, which has since evolved into Vest Residential following a rebrand in 2024. Under his leadership, the company has grown its portfolio to over 90 properties and 400 employees, while actively advising on a pipeline of 3,500+ new development units. A trusted partner to developers, owners, and investors, Bob is known for his strategic insight, operational rigor, and relentless commitment to performance.

Before launching the successful venture that is Vest Residential, Bob held senior leadership roles at some of the most respected names in real estate, including Greystar, MAA, and CWS Apartment Homes. His expertise spans urban mid-rises, high-rises, suburban garden communities, and the rapidly growing Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector. He has led the successful lease-up of over 6,000 new construction units and has deep experience in acquisitions, value-add strategies, and ground-up development.

At Vest Residential, Bob’s vision is clear: to manage every property with the care, urgency, and strategy of an owner. His “handful of clients” approach ensures that the firm prioritizes alignment over scale — offering highly responsive, data-driven solutions that are customized to each client’s goals. By focusing on trust, accountability, and long-term value, Bob and his team transform traditional property management into strategic partnership.

Bob holds both CAM and CAPS designations and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). He is also an Advisory Board member for Entryway, a nonprofit focused on ending homelessness through career pathways in real estate.

Harvey comes to Portman Residential from Mill Creek Residential Trust where he led development operations for the Atlanta region, and prior to that, Jamestown Properties. He brings a strong focus on mixed-use development, urban high-rise construction and strategic multi-family development to our team, managing national operations and overseeing strategy and execution. Harvey has spent his fifteen-plus real estate career building Atlanta, and has been involved in the development of more than 4,000 multifamily homes with a total capitalization of over $1.2 billion. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, Real Estate Group of Atlanta, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

As Chief Revenue Officer of Builtech Services, Phil Wesbury leads the company’s growth strategy in Charlotte and across the Southeast Region where Builtech has continually expanded its footprint in Multifamily and Commercial construction. Phil plays a key role in cultivating strategic relationships, guiding project pursuits, and delivering operational excellence to our clients. Since joining Builtech in 2018, Phil has become instrumental in aligning national construction capabilities with local developer needs across Multifamily, Hospitality, and Retail sectors, delivering thousands of units and hundreds of commercial projects over his tenure.

Phil's passion for building is rooted in an entrepreneurial journey that began in 2004 with Wesbury Landscaping, LLC. After successfully exiting that venture in 2010, he advanced into project management and business development roles with Denison Landscaping and BrightView, where he helped drive national growth initiatives.

Phil is energized by Builtech’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to integrity-driven, diversified growth—values he champions as the firm continues to invest in the Charlotte market’s evolving multifamily sector.

Adam Bell is the founder and CEO of Internet Subway, a next-generation ISP transforming connectivity in multifamily housing. With deep expertise in deploying bulk fiber internet for apartment communities, he helps property owners and investors get the most from their properties with scalable digital infrastructure. A thought leader at the intersection of real estate and telecom, Adam simplifies the complexities of bulk internet deployment and highlights how connectivity is now a core utility for residents. He brings actionable insights on NOI optimization, infrastructure planning, and the evolving expectations of renters—making him a valuable resource for property professionals, investors, and technology leaders alike.

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In addition to being an architect, Ryn Burns is a grownup with a bunch of hobbies. He travels with a skateboard, makes hiphop, builds treehouses, practices yoga, meditates, teaches, works on cultural preservation with the Sapara Nation, volunteers at The Well a DC urban farm, sits on the board of Black Land Ownership, and travels whenever the winds are right. He also spends significant time dadding and making dad jokes. He is passionate about housing, design, reuse, and sustainable/nurturing projects that build and reinforce vibrant healthy communities. Let’s ride!

With over a decade of operational experience, Noah brings a results-driven mindset and strong client relationships that are key to expanding NRP’s third-party GC business across the Carolinas. Over his career, he has helped deliver more than $300 million in construction projects, spanning from multifamily units, as well as over 1,000,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space.

Noah’s DNA as a Project Manager has led teams on projects ranging from retail and multifamily to industrial use, consistently delivering on time and within budget. His deep understanding of constructability allows him to advise owners from the earliest conceptual phases through preconstruction, value engineering, construction, and final closeout—maximizing value and minimizing risk.

Prior to joining NRP, Noah held key roles at Fore Property Development and Williams Company Southeast, where he built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects while maintaining a sharp focus on client priorities and bottom-line results.